Episodes
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Arousal Revisited
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
We are back talking about arousal with a deeper dive into some of the topics that came up in our last podcast where arousal was the main discussion point.
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Arousal - What is it and what do we do about it?
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Christina and Erin discuss arousal, particularly in dogs that stress up and how we can help them learn to regulate these emotions.
This episode starts with some bonus tips on using pattern games to help with leash walking in the neighbourhood.
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Food helps build confidence right? Not always.
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Christina and Erin talk about the use of food in training particularly for fearful dogs and considering arousal.
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Is your dog too busy?
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Christina and Erin talk about the pressure put on dog owners to have their dogs do 'all the things'. For many dogs, classes, pack hikes, and lots of training isn't helpful, in fact it can be detrimental.
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Anxiety and the Role of Medication
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Christina and Erin talk about anxiety, the impact it can have on your dog and when they may recommend talking to your vet about medication as part of a behaviour modification plan.
Saturday Jul 23, 2022
Multiple Markers for Reactivity?
Saturday Jul 23, 2022
Saturday Jul 23, 2022
Erin and Christina discuss no-choice moments, multiple markers and arousal control for reactivity, and answer two student questions about settling in a crate and eye contact. Hope you enjoy!
Saturday May 14, 2022
Be Their Advocate
Saturday May 14, 2022
Saturday May 14, 2022
Be your dog's advocate. You have probably heard it, but what does it mean and what does it look like?
Friday Mar 25, 2022
What? A Lesson IN The Dog Park??
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Yep, you read it right. Christina talks about taking a puppy into a dog park.
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Walks - What’s the Purpose?
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
In this episode Christina and Erin discuss different types of walks (yes, there is more than one!) and what the purpose of each type is.
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
The Four F’s
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
We all have heard of flight or fight, but do you know what the other stress responses are? Christina and Erin take a short deep dive into how dogs can respond to stressful situations.